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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
5
Fred Bosworth won the $26.00 lift certificate in Saturday’s Renwick main street drawing. Another $100.00 in gift certificates will be drawn next Saturday at 2:00 PM, with Higgins sale attendees paused briefly to attend the drawing. See you then.
St Paul Lutheran congregation held its annual meeting Sunday evening. Dr H W Siefkes president of the Jews District of the A L Church attended. Lloyd Jensen elected treasurer Paul Kitchgatter deacon and Ray Larson trustee to be installed at Sunday worship by Supply Pastor C A Brauer of Corwith.
Twin Rivers girls beat Boone Valley 66-48 and boys win 45-34 on the Boone Valley floor. Girls led 16-6 35-11 54-28 at quarters with final 66-48. Boys trailed 12-3 early, led 26-8 at second, finishing 45-34. Bobcats host Corwith next, and note this is the last home game before Christmas.
Mr and Mrs Carl Spellmeyer announce the adoption of a six month old baby boy named Brian Carl. He joins sibling Cyn thy a Kyn Club hosted a Christmas luncheon at Henriksen residence with Mrs L N Henriksen and others overseeing the program social hour and gift exchange. St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid held a Christmas dessert luncheon at church parlors with Mrs A H Goettsch leading Gifts Most Rare lesson and gift exchange.
The Wilbur J Higgins estate sale is planned for Saturday starting at 1:00 PM. Clerk Adrian Rademaker of Renwick Savings Bank notes a 2:00 PM drawing on Renwick's main Street will pause the sale briefly so attendees may participate.
The Postmaster asks the public to mail as early as possible to handle the surge in late December. Most outgoing mail leaves at 4:00 PM, so send cards and letters earlier. Christmas cards may use 3c postage if addressed correctly. extra Saturday hours and a Sunday mail day are planned.
Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge treats Fritz Britt for heart trouble and expects several days stay. Clyde Mills to undergo surgery at Lutheran Hospital. Jess Fisher released home from Mercy after three weeks with pneumonia. Baptist Young Married Group meets at Beryl Reichter home with Rev Emmert leading devotions and social hour. SOS Bridge Club attending with high and low prizes awarded. EUB Church WSWS held meeting with devotions, lessons, a mitten tree project, and Christmas gift plans for service members and Cedar Falls seniors.
Three area automobile crashes occurred over the weekend injuring several. Paul Paine escaped with minor injuries while his wife was uninjured. Hilpipre, with wife and daughter, sustained severe injuries and rib and lung damage. he remains hospitalized. Bruce Wigana and passenger Shirley Aunosson suffered bruises as their car rolled after hitting an icy patch near Goldfield.
Glenn Emmert pastor leads Sunday school at 10 worship at 11 with the Word Became Fresh and Dwell Among Us sermon title BYF at 6 30 choir practice Thursday at 7 30 Bible study Thursday 3 15 to 9 00 and Christmas program practice Saturday at 2 30 P M
R E Kerney pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 A M and Morning Worship at 11:00 A M with the topic Jesus Christ and Prophesy. Cookies for Wester Home due Friday. Choir practice Friday at 7 30 P M.
Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church announces weekly activities with pastor Orville L Olson. Thursday includes 8:00 choir rehearsal 9:00 junior confirmation and Sunday school rehearsal. Sunday offers 9:45 Sunday school 11:00 morning service and an open house at the parsonage. Monday features 7:00 Luther League caroling party 8:00 Brotherhood at Kanawha.
The Methodist Church in Hardy Iowa invites worshipers to a 10:00 a.m. service led by Pastor Hoy A Beisemeyer with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. The theme is Christmas and Christ.
Roy A. Beisemeyer leads services with Sunday School at 10:00 A M and Worship at 11:00 A M Theme Christmas and Christ Senior Hi Youth Fellowship at 6 P M Junior Choir 4 P M Choir Practice 8 P M Official Board 8 A M Methodist Men meeting 8:00 A M December 19 Christmas program practice 9:00 A M at church Saturday
The Boone Valley voices and instrumental groups present their annual Christmas concert in the Boone Valley Auditorium next Wednesday at 8 00 p m.
Obituary details Mrs Ina Thrift born February 8 1882 in Decatur Illinois died December 5 1957 at Belmond Hospital aged 75 years 9 months 27 days. She married Ray Thrift February 14 1917 and lived in Corwith Renwick Decatur and Renwick again. Survived by husband two sons six grandchildren five great grandchildren and numerous relatives. Funeral services held at Renwick Methodist Church with burial in Corwith Cemetery. Local attendees listed.
The Amvet Auxiliary celebrated its ninth Christmas party at Mrs Floyd Lane's home last Wednesday. Mrs Ernie Macha and Mrs Kenneth Burk organized games and Christmas carols, followed by a hostess served lunch after a gift exchange.
The Rebekah Lodge held a 1 o'clock Christmas luncheon Thursday at Anvet hall followed by its regular meeting. Officers for the coming year were installed including Noble Grand Mrs Warren Garrison Vice Grand Mrs Wesley Carlson Secretary Mrs Clarence Hippen and Treasurer Mrs Ralph Anderson. A social hour and short program with gifts followed.
The Farmers Elevator announces formal approval of a grain huiler and cracker after a member vote. Wilbur Moore has worked with the Co-op Board to install the equipment, with details and photos in today's Times centerfold.
At the EUB church annual meeting held Thursday evening officers were elected. Enfred Pearson became Trustee while Mrs Ernest Eggerth was named Class Leader and Mrs John Baumgarter as Assistant Class Leader. George Mills earned the role of Superintendent with Lola Friday as Secretary and Mrs Henry Bloom as Treasurer.
The Fortnightly Club held a 1 pm Christmas luncheon Thursday at Mrs George Latch’s home with assistant hostesses. Mrs Howard McCurry presented the program "A Trip With Santa" and members donated to a children's home. Each member brought a gift for Cherokee Hospital, and secret pal reveals occurred during the gift exchange.
Dr and Mrs L R Turner of Lakewood Colorado visited the John Zimmerman home arriving Thursday and leaving for their son's home in Fort Dodge Saturday.
The Belles of Boone 4-H Club met November 23 with President Janet Martin presiding. Twenty girls two leaders and two mothers attended. Officers training discussed. Christmas party planned for December 7 at Ruby and Linda Huntley.
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